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32 l MACON MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013 our lives is looking after our land and being good stewards of our land, and that's what led to my interest in forestry. In 1981, we inherited some land from her grandmother, and it became our responsibility to carry on this stewardship. So we began to plant trees and actively manage the land for forestry. The more I learned, the more fascinated I became. That's what led to the advocacy and the writing of the books and so on. MM: We've been talking about this past year, but can you bring us up to the present? CL: Well, we finished the run with the Stones. And everyone was very happy and healthy, and the shows were totally successful. And so the band is now contemplating doing more shows this year. It's not confirmed yet, there will be some more meetings this month, and proposals are on the table, I do know that. I certainly hope they do. I would love to be a part of it and continue what I think were the beginnings of some great shows. I'm also contemplating my next move. I enjoyed recording the blues album so much that I may stick in the roots music area. I'm also hoping to work more with John Mayer; he's recovering from a throat ailment, but I'm confident he'll make a full recovery very soon. He's a great guy and an incredible artist. MM: Do you have any books or other writing in the works? CL: I'm thinking about what the next book will be. "Growing a Better America" was an important thing for me to do. I feel so strongly that we need to address these issues that get put on the shelf, especially with our do-nothing Congress. You know, the environment was barely mentioned during the campaign, and I'm hoping now after the inauguration, that hopefully we will address these issues once again. And that was the theme of the book: We're putting an awful lot of pressure on our lands and natural resources, and we really need to wake up and pursue clean, green energy and conserve more. MM: Well, after that answer, I have to ask: Would you accept a federal cabinet position? CL: (Laughs) Well, if something came up along those lines, and I thought I could make a difference, I would consider it. But, hey, I'm still rocking and rolling right now. M